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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
Money in Breeding Good Horses.

The best horses in the world for light
service are bred in the United States; in
deed, it may be said that this country
yields abetter class of horses for all work
than does any other on the globe; but,
beyond all question, our road horses are
signally superior to those of any other
land. There is money, good, substantial
money, nor that in small quantity, in
breeding horses well, with fixed end
in view. Every farmer has, or may have,
a good mare; it may not be one of great
intrinsic value, but q mare of good
points, well-spirited, good on the road,
well-modeled as a dam, with room to
carry and ability to nourish her foal.
This mare is capable of doing good SER
vice in breeding, equally with that she
renders in other labors for her owner.
The farmers aim should be the pro-
duction of the best foal possible, because
it costs no more to raise good than a
poor colt, and there is no economy in
using cheap or convenient stallion, when
a frst-class one, of fit blood-lines and
high quality, can be had for little extra
trouble and little more money. Let our
readers estimate the value ofcarein breed
ing by considering the prices which good
stock brings, even when young, and the
condition of the markets in cities and
large towns, where good, well-looking
horses, having good action, style and
substance, always are in demand, and
they will conclude that it pays to breed
we'll. There is no use in trying to breed
valuable stock, if the sire is selected at
hap. hazard; breeding is science, and
there can be no sure outcome from either
its study or application, unless the
progenitor of the stock shall have been
thoroughly bred. 1t is we'll to use we'll
bred mare, whenever this is possible; but
a strongly-bred sire will unfailingly i'm
prove upon the emost ordinarily bred dam,
will more than make good her Deficiencies
and compensate for the investment
american Agriculturist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
4 Variety of PrOnunciatiOns.

Herr Schmitz, who migrated to Portu-
cal a few years ago, complains bitterly
Of the libety taken with the spelling and
pronunciation of his name in the laid Of
his adoption. He has collected few
specimens, from which We select the
following: Semitic, Schumist, senittes,
Chemite, shmith, Chemitse, Schumitz
Smethes, ShimiA, Shemice, smitic9
Sumitice, Ximiz, Chemise, XhemiteS
etc. The entire collection exhibits 159
varieties, with power to add to thei3
number"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
BANG AWAY.

First, Pe sure you're in the right,
In whate'er you wish to do,
Even though you have to fight
All the world to push it through;
Then bang away.
Let no feeling Of dismay
Overpower your single aim,
Lest the world may truly say
To success you have no claim;
So bang away.
Pate disdains coward heart,
So do you, dare to say;
Let that never be your part;
Whether work or whether play;
Bang away.
John D. Hemstreet, in Chicago Herald
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
They We're Expensive.

Miss Cockett-"Yellow roses are sup.
posed to indicate firtatiousness, and
moss roses mean love, do they not, Mr..
Neversmile2'
Mr.. Neversmile-"So I'm told; and
white roses mean silence"
bliss Cockett-"Well, what do these
large cabbage-roses and Jacks meanln
SIr. Neversmile-"Bankruptcy, Miss
Cockett, bankruptcy every time. -
Hn.pers Bazar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18

Total cost of daily living in Naples. .2l cents
This diet was varied occasionally by an
egg omelette cooked with oil (this in
place of macaronD, or by artichokes,
pomcgrantcs, chestnuts, etc. The total
cost, however, remained the same.-O9t-
ina.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
Hints and Suggestions.

Hints and Suggestions.
If salt is sprinkled around the edges OF
a carpet, when on the floor, it will keep
away moths.
White paint that has become discolored
may be nicely cleaned by using q little
whiting in the water while washing.
Flannels should be washed in hot
soapsuds and rinsed in hot water contain
ing soap enough to soften it little.
Starched shirts will iron easier if you
let them dry after starching, so you viii
have to sprinkle them before ironing. 3;
Never wet the hair if you have any
tendency to deafness; wear an oil-silk
cap when bathing, and refrain from
diving. ~ $50
A piece of pointed whalebone or pine
wood is nice to clean out corners. WASH
your windows with sponge and polish
with tissue paper.
Clean lamp chimneys by holding them
over the spout of a teakettle full OF boil
ing water, then wipe with clean cloth.
It will make them beautifully clear.
It is said if feather beds and pillows
be left out in o. drenching rain every
spring, and afterward exposed to tho
sun and air on every side until dry, they
will be much freshened and lightened.
Keep cut flowers fresh for several days
by filling vase with clean sand to which
is added liberal supply OF powdered
charcoal. Embed the stems of the
bouquet in this, and water occasionally.
Never put milk, fat or any oily sub
stance into the ear for the relief of pain,
for they soon become rancid and tend to
incite Inflammation. Simplewarm water
will answer the purpose better than any
thing else.
Silver becoming black may be avoided
by keeping that which is not often used
in canton flannel bags, with small bags
about the size of a thimble filled with bits
of gum-camphor packed in and around
the articles.
For mildew, pour a quart of boiling
water on an ounce of chloride OF. lime.
When it is dissolved add three quarts Of
cold water. In this put the garment, and
let it soak for twelve hours. If not very
bad the spots will come out in less time.
Pieces of toilet soap that have become
too small for convenient handling may
be utilized by making a small flannel
baS, leaving the top OPEN, and into this
putting the pieces Of soap as they accu'
mulate. When it is full sew over the top
and you have nice accessory for your
bath.tub ED
Rubber rings such as are used on fruit
cans often become hard and brittle. They
can be restored by letting them lie in'wa-
te: in which you have put a little ammo.
MIA Mis in this proportion: One part
ammonia and two pats water. Sometimes I
they do not need to lie in this more sese
five minutes, but frequently halt'houf
is needed to restore their elasticity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18

Only six persons died out of 6,524 re-.
Gently innoculated by DR.. Vulpian at Rio
Janeiro against yellow fever.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18

A new instrument has been invented
for the blind. 1t is a printing press
which will enable the blind to print the
raised letters now universally used by
them - ..- .....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
Famous Recipe for Curing Hams.

The following is the famous recipe
used by Mrs. Henry Clay for curing hams,
several hogsheads of which were annually
sent to Boston, where, under the name OF
Ashland hams" they commanded the
highest of prices, especially among ths.
wealthy wings of that city:
For every ten hams of moderate size,
she took three and one-half pounds OF
fine salt, one pound of saltpetre and two
pounds of brown sugar, and after mixing
these thoroughly together, rubbed the
hams Herewith on either side. They
were then packed in tight box and
placed in cool clubhouse for about three
weeks, when the hams were taken out
and put in q picking tub or hogshead
and covered with brine strong enough to
swim an egg. After remaining in the
pickle for about three weeks they were.
taken out, thoroughly rubbed with fresh
salt and hung up in we'll ventilated
house for few days-to dry. Next they.
were transferred to the smoke house,
where they were hung up and smoked
with green hickory or walnut wood until
they acquired the color of bright ma
hogany. This accomplished. each ham
was sewed up in canvas, the coverings
whitewashed and hung up to dry, after
which they were whitewashed again and
packed away in hogsheads with hickory
ashes, until wanted either for home use
or sending to Boston. -..s..,...s 40. :
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Cleaning. Carpets,

Carpet cleaning, as ordinarily per.
formed, is literally carpet-beating and
does much toward destroying the carpet.
The proper way, if one is in the country,
is to get branch of tree OF young
sapling as thick as the butt of an axe
handle, and which terminates in good
number of light, .whip-hke shoots. A
beech branchawill sometimes be found,
which will answer the purpose. It must
be trimmed up, and every twig, knot OF
roughness be removed which could catch
in the threads and tear the carpet. tO
course, the fatter the upper part is tho
better, as more of the whips will strike at
the same time. To clean the carpet, hang it
over line placed so high that the lower
edge will clear the ground. Take the
big whip in both hands and strike 9
strong, quick blow. A cloud of dust will
fly from the whole space struck, yet the
blow will not appear to make very much
on the carpet itself. Theenda
of the branch have divided the force Of
the blow among themselves and each ono
has made sharp, quick stroke like that
of a riding whip.-American Aqricultu,1st.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18
A NeapOlitan Bill of Fare.

Lee Merriweather, telling of his Euro
pcan trip, says:
My daily expenditures for food in Ma.
plies averaged about II cents, divided
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-05-18

his shoulders, I nearly tainted. Elias
ceased praying. By the ghastly light
now so near US could see his face. II
was that of wild beast at bay, despair,
ing but ferocious.
Drawing his long knife, he muttered
81 know you, know you. If spear
can pierce your back, this may reach
your heart"
"Elias!" I shriekcd, "that was on
land. What would you do?"
END this, one way or other" he
shouted. "To the sheet, fool" and he
put up the helm. l trimmed the sail
close, as by instinct, and we flew to run
down our pursuer. was now desperate,
too, and grasping the boathook, stood
ready TO strike.
Just as we seemed aboard of the mer-
man another wave swept over us; I felt
our boat sink from under me. Even
through the rush of the water heard
wild shrieks and shouts of tiendish
laughter, and knew no more until !
found myself clinging with death grip
to the unsubmerged rail of our wrecked
boat, whose heavy mast and spread sail
alone prevented her from capsizing COM
pletely.
The black cloud was gone, the mer-
man was gone, the four boys were gone,
but l saw Elias caught between the boom
and the toppenlift. 1t was showing
the wind and the sea were as fierce as
ever, but it was no longer so dark.
managed to reach Elias and drag him up
beside me, holding him with one arm,
while with the other I clung to the rail,
resting my feet on the combing of the
hatch thought him dead, but soon he
moved and sighed.
Courage" said; 'thc norman is
gone. You will live"
''No, Rernt," he answered, weakly.
"God is too good to let the fcnd carry
his revenge so far as that: am dying
you will be saved. You are not of my
blood. shall soon be with Karen and
the children"
He was silent for awhile. Then he
whispered, brokenly: "Bernt, remem-
ber-all four you and Elsa-all."
held him as strongly as I could. Sud-
denly look of joy lit up his white face.
Stretching out his arms, he cried: eyes,
Karen, l am coming" He wrenched
himself free from my weakened hold,
and fell backward into the sea.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
Charity entertainment in Paris.

Everything that brains and ingenuity can
suggest is being done to raise money for the
sufferers from the floods in the south. Be
sides establishing headquarters in all direc-
tons where voluntary subscriptions are re-
ceived, nothing is left undone in the way of
deviSing forms of entertainment for their
benefit. Every taste is considered, and it is
safe to predict that before the clever r.eonle
interested in the fund have finished ,erv one
who has mcney to contribute wiD have given
in his mite.
The entertainment par eJ -cellence thus FAR
for this fashionable chs rity is the erandes
fetes du solel-a cony' generation of attrac-
Tors brought togetb,, under the roof of the
Palals de Il0dnsi' lie, and supposed to repre-
sent the various. occupations and amuSements
OF the people of the south Artistic or cele-
brated oW' .dings and structures of the south
are here duplicated. \ romantic mill here, a
famous bridge or a picturesque wall there;
chylets and cottages scattered about give a
pleasing effect, and at the same time serve as
booths or side shows where the small change
of the visitor easily finds its way. Various
orchestraS take turns at one end or the other
Of the immense hall; a mixed chorus is sing
ing in one corner the Pilgrims March from
"Tannhauser," while in another a band of
children is shouting familiar hymn.
Nine TheO sings one of her wicked songs
from one stage while a long haired tenor
pours out some sentimental gush from an
other; a Punch and Judy amuses the children;
a lightning crayon artist pleaseS the vain by
presenting them with Licensees Of them
selves; 4 snake charmer and an armleSS and
legleSS man attract those Of morbid tastes;
male and female wrestlers, trick horses, dogs
and goats, skillful dagger thrower, tum-
blers and performers generally give exhibit
tons ON an open platform; views of the Dr.
vastations caused by the flood are sho- vn
The dance of the Taraseon is given bye ,leged
men and women OF the south; in feet every
form Of amusement that can ples' % ola and
young, Frenchman and stCar GER. nlebeiar
and aristocrat, is presented Mt the fetes dr
soleiL-Paris Cor. New y, DIRK Star.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24

nrttnrning thanks 10 yoa for my mi
raculous cure of eczema or salt rheu.i,
deem it advisable 10 give you detailed
account OF my ease, and ~ there is, ana
always will be, II prejudice against ad-
vertised remedies. YOU have my consent
to publish this testimonial, aud all inqul-
ries, by letter or i'll person, VIII cheer
fully answer. / do tliis that people VINO
go on year after year paying out large
sums OF money 10 incompetent phXsi-
clans and receive no cure, or even rellei,
or end in filling Il premature grave, as
was nearly my ease, may be Induced 10
make trial Of the wonderful CUTlcuRA
REMEDIES.
At the age of three months Il rash made
its appearance on my face. y physician
was called; ne said tecthing was the
cause; he prescribed some cooling meo-
icine, but the sores spread To my ears
and head. Another NJ. ID. was called.
He professed to know all about the case,
called it "King's Evil" and prescribed
gunpowder, birthstone and lard mixed
into a salve, but the disease continued.
They could not do anything with IL. An
other prescribed boraN water and flour;
another, linseed poultices. None OF them
did me any good at all, but maze me
worse. The disease continued unabalcd;
il spread TO my arms and legs, I'LL was
laid up entirely, and from continual sit
ting on the floor ON a pillow my limbs
contracted so that | lost all control of
them, and was utterly helpless. Ny
mother would have to lift me out and
into bed. | could get around the house
on my hands and feet, but could not
get my clothes on nj alt and had 10 wear
sort of dressing gown. Ny hair had
all matted down or fallen OF. and nv
head, face and ears were one scab, and
had to have towel on my head all the
time in the summer TO keep the flies OF.
NV parents consulted prominent ply
stefan and surgeon here in Chicago the
other physicians before mentioned were
of Dundas and Hamilton, Canada, he
said he could do nothing for me, that the
chances were that / would grow out of 10,
or that it would strike inwardly and kill
me in time. He wanted TO cut the sim
ews of my legs so that could walk but
would not let him, for ii did get better
/ would have no control of them.
The disease continued in this manner
until was seventeen years old, and one
day i'm January, 1879, in the Chicago 1ri-
bune, | read an account OF your medi-
cines. They described my case so ex-
actly that thought, as last resort, 10
give them trial.
When first applied the CUTIcUaA, /
was all raw and bleeding from scratch
ing myself but when applied ii went
To sleep almost Immediately, something
/ had not done for years, the effect was
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
If WAR BREAKS OUT.
Probable Effects of a European War-Ol
Advantage to America.

Probable Effects of a European War-Of
Advantage to America.
If war breaks out it is inevitable that there
must be a great fall. Russia by great war
would be almost inevitably rendered bank
rupt, and a Reputation by Russia would in
aict terrible losses, not only upon the Russian
people, but upon German and other investors.
Then, again, the outbreak of great war
would not improbably cause a panic upon the
Berlin bOurse, and possibly also upon that of
Paris. Lastly, it is to be recollected that
were a great war TO break out the govern
mentS engaged in it would be obliged to issue
very large loans. If the war lasted long
other loans would be issued in quick success
sion, the national debts Of Europe would III
crease enormously, and thus one Of the great
causes tending TO raise prices would be
stopped the supply Of securities would be
immensely augmented al at once, while the
growth of wealth would be checked
Wealth, Of course, would continue to grow
in the countries that avoided war, and also
in the countries which themselves were not
made the theatre Of war, and which had not
too large proportion of their male popula-
ton in the field; but along with this growth
~ NNetANA NASAN NNhAA eiASO 10 q b4SSil Od~
strUction of wealth. At the very time, there
fore, in which securities were being most rap
idly manufactured there would be grsat
check 70 the growth of wealth. There must,
inevitably, therefore, be fall in prices; and
if the war were protracted the fall might be
considerable, and the recovery would DO long
delayed.
There might be an exception in favor of
American railroad securities. Even in them
there would be fall at first, but probably
they would recover quickly-frst, because a
great war in Europe would increase the de-
mand for American produce; secondly, be-
cause there would be tendency to send capital
out of the belligerent countries to the neutral
countries for safe keeping and for invest
ment; and, thirdly, because the population
and wealth of the United States themselves
growing SO rapidly that the home demand for
securities is vast, while American investors
rarely invest their money in securities Of
foreign governments, and they would not be
likely to be tempted at Q time when those
foreign governments were exhauSting their
resources and running their prospects in a ter
rible way.-London Saturday Review.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
GROCERIES,

A full line of Groceries, consisting OF
white and brown sugars, molasses-30,
40. so and 70 cents per gallon-coffees,
loose roasted and in packages; prunes,
peaches, dried apples, all kinds canned
fruits. eating and seed potatoes. tobacco,
segars, soaps of all kinds. Rabbits
soap cts. per cake.
Thanking my patrons for their kind
treatment in the past, solicit con-
tinuation of the same.
may7, 'S6-tf. w. S. MERCHANT.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
GOING.

Moving about the quiet ways,
Sitting beside the hearth,
Joining as best she can and may
In the careless household mirth.
Yet always through the haunted night,s
AS through the restless day,
Feeiing-another hour is passed
OF the time that flies away.
The last frail strand of the cable
Is parting slow and sure,
That never again tc the harbor side
My bonnie boat viii moor.
Ny bonnie boat, that may come again,
God temper the wave and windl
To gladden. sad eyes and yearning hearts,
That now are left behind
May come again, but not TO lie
Safe by the old home shore;
The anchor Of youth is almost weighed;
They win cast it never more.
And it's oh. and it's oh, for'the sinking dread,
It's oh for the climbing sorrow,
AS ever the cruel, creeping night
Brings on the weary morrow!
Love that is true must hush itself,
Nor pain by its useless cry,
For the young must go, and the old must bear,
And time goes by, goes by.
All the Year Round.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24

Some people SEE m to think that the editor
Oh country newspaper ought to be sort of
clown, give VJen air performances in the
streets, tea long yarns, say smart things,
aNeh at al he sees and hears, and be sort
OF centT figure everywhere he goes. In
other words, he must be regular bootlicker,
think just like you do, nod sanction to all
you say, beg everyone he meets to take his
htf 10 paper, play the hypocrite in thousand
Ways and live on wind. Bailey Ca Ban
nov
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
One Minutes PRAYER.

1t is related that Governor Bob Taylor, Of
Tennessee, once faced a man who pointed q
revolver at him and accorded him the privi-
lego Of one minutes prayer. The agile gov
ernor.reduced his petition to the space of half
q minute and spent the other thirty seconds in
lodging a bullet and Wrestling the revolver
from the intimidation. He then occupied the
space of several minutes in thrashing his as
sailant at leisure.-Cleveland Leader
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24

llB.UTrn LADIES AND @ Z NJ
Whh j TLEMEN Who vi $ h !,
steady Q m p o y IN c n
to take nice light work al your homes IN
and make easily from $l.0O to %.OO
day. You should address with stamp
Clown MAN'FG CO., s9H Vine ST.
Cincinnati, ..
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
Do You?

Miss Chillingly-So, Mr.. Robinson, you
kept diary for four whole years and then
gave it up!
Mr.. Featherstone Robinson-Ya-as. And
its WEAKLY quite Interesting TO look it ovah
and sec what a fool l was then.
Miss Chillingly-It's pity you gave it up.
Only think! In ten years you might read it
over and see what a fool you are now!-Life.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24

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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-06-24
H,InRssEsss:.ROOT BEER.

Package, % cents, makes GALLONS OF
delicious, sparkling, temperance bever-
age. STRENGTHENS AND PURIFiES THE
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